Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers are getting divorced. The news regarding the “The World Is Not Enough” actressâ marriage was reported on Monday, July 7, when People reported they obtained court documents showing that Phypers had filed for divorce, citing âirreconcilable differences.” He listed their date of separation as July 4. But what went wrong?
Denise Richardsâ Fans Show Support Amid Divorce Announcement
On July 4, Richards posted on Instagram to celebrate the Fourth of July. She posed in an American flag bikini and shared her thoughts in the caption. âRed, white, and a little bit ooh la la,â she wrote. This is the same day that Phypers has listed as their separation, and while it is not immediately clear what went wrong, fans have shown their support for the actress, flooding the comment section with messages of love and support.
âI’m sorry to hear about you and Aaron,â a fan wrote. âYou are going to come back stronger than ever,â another fan shared.
Other reactions include, âSending you sooooo much love and positive energy to keep your spirits up. Love you,â âAre you coming back to #rhobh? Now that youâre getting divorced?â and âSending prayers for you, Aaron and your beautiful family! Hopefully this is just a bump in the road for you guys.â
Phypers is not very active on social media, but on September 4, 2024, he posted on Instagram to celebrate his anniversary. He posted a selfie of himself and Richards, referring to her as his “sweet love” in the caption. Her fans have also reacted to this post, questioning what went wrong and praising Richards.
People reports that Phypers is requesting spousal support from Richards and wants to keep their assets and debts separate.
What Has Denise Richards Said About Divorce?
The couple has been married for six years, and they gave a glimpse into their relationship on Richardsâ new Bravo Reality TV series, âDenise Richards & Her Wild Things.â On the show, she had made it clear that she had âno plansâ to get divorced, People reports. “No, weâll just have different homes or something. But weâre not gonna hate each other,â she added.
On March 18, 2025, she also made comments about their strong marriage in a chat with Interview magazine. “My advice, especially to couples who just had a child, is to do a staycation at least one night a month, even if you donât have kids,” Richards told Interview. “Just so you can have your romance, no distractions, and just reconnect as a couple.”
She continued, “We have made a point of doing that one night a month at least, just to have that time for ourselves and not feel guilty about it.â In the chat, the star called Phypers her âbest friend.â
Richards and Phypers have both been married before. Phypers was married to actress Nicollette Sheridan, with their divorce finalized in 2018, and Richards was previously married to Charlie Sheen from 2002 to 2006.
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